Name: Espresso Swirl S’Mores Cookie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 115g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Use cooled melted butter for a chewier texture.; 100g (0.5 cup) Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and caramel flavor.; 50g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and structure.; 1 Large Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness.; 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavors.; 130g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure; spoon and level.; 30g (0.25 cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Adds deep chocolate flavor.; 0.5 tsp Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a light texture.; 0.25 tsp Salt: Balances sweetness.; 120g (1 cup) Graham Cracker Crumbs (8-10 crackers): Provides classic s’mores flavor.; 100g (3.5 oz) Mini Marshmallows: Creates a gooey texture.; 100g (3.5 oz) Dark Chocolate Chips (70% cocoa): Adds rich chocolate flavor.; 60g (2 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa), Chopped: For a smooth ganache.; 30ml (2 tbsp) Heavy Cream (or Coconut Cream): Creates a rich ganache.; 1 tsp Instant Espresso Powder: Adds coffee flavor to the ganache.; 30g (0.25 cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds crunch and aroma.; Pinch Flaky Sea Salt: Enhances sweetness.

Description

Indulge in these Espresso Swirl S’mores Cookie Bars, a delightful combination of classic campfire flavors with a rich espresso twist. These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate and coffee goodness, perfect for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

Scale

115g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Use cooled melted butter for a chewier texture.
100g (0.5 cup) Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
50g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and structure.
1 Large Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavors.
130g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure; spoon and level.
30g (0.25 cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Adds deep chocolate flavor.
0.5 tsp Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a light texture.
0.25 tsp Salt: Balances sweetness.
120g (1 cup) Graham Cracker Crumbs (8–10 crackers): Provides classic s’mores flavor.
100g (3.5 oz) Mini Marshmallows: Creates a gooey texture.
100g (3.5 oz) Dark Chocolate Chips (70% cocoa): Adds rich chocolate flavor.
60g (2 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa), Chopped: For a smooth ganache.
30ml (2 tbsp) Heavy Cream (or Coconut Cream): Creates a rich ganache.
1 tsp Instant Espresso Powder: Adds coffee flavor to the ganache.
30g (0.25 cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds crunch and aroma.
Pinch Flaky Sea Salt: Enhances sweetness.

Instructions

Prepare Oven & Pan: Preheat to 175°C (350°F) and line a 23x33cm (9×13-inch) pan with parchment.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth; blend in egg and vanilla.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Add Mix-Ins: Stir in graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
Bake the Bars: Spread batter into pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are set.
Make Espresso Ganache: Heat cream, dissolve espresso powder, add chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
Swirl Ganache: Pour ganache over cooled bars and swirl with a spatula.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle with coconut flakes and sea salt.
Cool & Cut: Cool completely, refrigerate briefly, and cut into squares.

Notes

For a fudgy texture, slightly underbake the bars. High-quality dark chocolate enhances the flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg

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